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The acronym is “FAST.” Number 1 – Face: Ask the person to smile and see if one side of the face droops. Number 2 – Arms: Ask the person to raise their arms, and see if one arm drifts downward. Number 3 – Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase, and see if their speech is slurred or strange. Number 4 – Time: If any of these symptoms is present, don’t waste any time — call 911 immediately.